1、9.15.答案是C。1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Tired.3. How much will the man pay?A. $20. B. $80. C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do? A. Postpone his appointment. B
2、. Meet Mr. Douglas. C. Return at 3 oclock.5. Why would David quit his job?A. To go back to school. B. To start his own firm. C. To work for his friend.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6
3、. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee. C. Shop assistant and customer.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. Where did the woman go at the weekend?A.
4、 The city centre. B. The forest park. C. The mans home.9. How did the man spend his weekend?A. Packing for a move. B. Going out with Jenny. C. Looking for a new house.10.Whatwillthewomandoforman? A.TakeHenrytohospital. B.Staywithhiskid. C.Lookafterpet. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11.isMr.Stonedoingnow?Eatinglu
5、nch. B.Havingameeting.Writingdiary.12.WhydoesmanwantseeStone?Todiscussprogram.maketravelplan. C.asksickleave.13.Whenmeetthisafternoon?At3:00. B.30. C.45.听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。14. What are the speakers talking about?A. A company. B. An interview. C. A job offer.15. Who is Monica Stansfield?A. A junior spe
6、cialist. B. A department manager. C. A sales assistant.16. When will the man hear from the woman?A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood?A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.18. What did John do after he
7、moved to the US?A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.19. Why did John go hunting?A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.20. What is the subject of Johns works?A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所
8、给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列)of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.Matilda Roald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciatio
9、n for his strange and delightful words. Matildas battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull,are equally fumy and frightening, but theyre also aspirational.After DarkHaruki Murakami Its about two sisters Eri, a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping, and Mari, a y
10、oung student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse night people who are hiding secrets.Gone Girl Gillian FlynnThere was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. Ther
11、es tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. Its a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyable.The StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbrea
12、k wipes out 99.4% of the worlds population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever. 21. Who does I refer to in the text? A. Stephen King. B. Gillian Flynn. C. Jo Usmar. D. Roald Dahl.22. Which of the following tells about Mari an
13、d Eri? A. Cosmopolitan. B. Matilda. C. After Dark. D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl? A.A folk tale. B.A biography. C.A love story. D.A horror story.BYou can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it. This was an actual reply from a parent after I pu
14、t out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球)club.I guess that theres probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent w
15、ith four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids arent even on At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, Alright. Yes, Ill do it.Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organ
16、izes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing
17、 out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to t
18、he community(社区)as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does i
19、t really matter where my motivation lies?24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l?A. She knows little about the club. B. She isnt good at sports.C. She just doesnt want to volunteer. D. Shes unable to meet her schedule.25. What does the underlined phrase tug at the hearts
20、trings in paragraph 2 mean?A. Encourage team work. B. Appeal to feelings.C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids.C. Shell work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper.27.
21、 Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty. B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard. D. It brings her material rewards.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beachs Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. W
22、hat is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtels me time. And like more Americans, shes not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half(53 percent)have breakfast alone and nearly half(46 percent)have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are
23、we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report.I prefer to go out and be out. Alone, but together, you know? Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often wor
24、ks through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. Today, I just wanted some time to myself, she said.Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He lik
25、es that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom hes on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction(交流). I reflect on how my days gone and think about the rest of the week, he said. Its a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and w
26、ith a plan.That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. It doesnt feel as alone as it may have before all
27、 the advances in technology, said Laurie Demeritt, whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety. B. Eating habits. C. Table manners. D. Restaurant service.29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her cowo
28、rkers. B. To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own. D. To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar. B. Hes fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar. D. Hes familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text
29、mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone. B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime. D. The advantage of wireless technology.DBacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms(微生物) from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? Its turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA H
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